I love trying new places for Oysters because the range you can find is outstanding for one item and how it is prepared. I asked around to locals for the best place to get oysters and was recommended to come here to try their different options. We walked by the restaurant a few different times before trying it out and I loved seeing the vibes and how it was always busy. We went pretty late around 8/8:30 pm and we were immediately sat for a table of 3. Our server was super personable; however, the host was not as personable and barely said anything to us. However, our server was super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We ended up choosing 3 different types of oysters and ALL of them were amazing. I will say the Rockefeller had a little too much spinach for my liking, but their were still really tasty. We also ended the dinner with a piece of key lime pie and it was more on the sweet side than tart, which I prefer tart, but the people I were with were big fans of it. Overall it was a good experience, and I would go back. I will say it wasn't anything outstanding, but it did meet the need!

Had a great time here I tried their sampler appetizer with conch fritters, crab balls, fried shrimp, and calamari. Sat by the water and had a beers. Definitely worth a visit when you're down with the keys.

Everything!! Food is great and fresh!! Service is good. Ambiance on the water is wonderful!!!

Key west and seafood go hand in hand. Half shell raw bar is amazing! The oysters were super fresh with a delicious mignonette, the only thing was the cocktail sauce was reallyyyyy thick (almost like jello) but good flavor. Prices are affordable and the location has a cool vibe. They have a merch shop with cool tank tops and accessories, and everyone there was super nice and smiling. Deff a must try in key west

I have been coming to Key West for nearly 50 years and have always made sure I stop by Half Shell multiple times during our visits. It's not a fancy place by any stretch of the imagination but the food is fantastic. If you are a fan of ceviche (Conch Salad) this is probably one of the best spots to enjoy a fresh & tasty culinary experience. Again, nothing fancy but all food is good. Normally, do an appetizer type dinner with ceviche, Key West Pink Shrimp, fish dip & calamari. Of course along with some adult beverages. They have a happy hour from 4:30PM to 6:30PM. Where the prices for the shrimp, fish dip & calamari are reduced almost in half. The servers have always been friendly and get you your order quickly. Again, the ambience is more hole in the wall with license plates from around the world (mostly US) being part of the decor along with nautical type items. Check it out! Shout out to Angela who was our server during our most recent stay in Key West 12/15/24 to 12/20/24!

My family and I came here on Thanksgiving. The restaurant was reasonably busy, but we were greeted and seated quickly. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. There were lots of happy hour specials on drinks and food. We ordered conch fritters, which were honestly the best we had on this trip. We also had the buffalo shrimp appetizer, but got the sauce on the side. The shrimp was breaded in cornmeal and was well seasoned and delicious. With or without the sauce, it was very good. They use the same breading in their po boys, which were very good as well. We enjoyed the fries and the sauces that came with our meals. We ordered Key Like pie, which is made in house. It does not have the typical key lime sour bite that I like, but my husband and daughter really loved it. Overall it was a great experience!

We had a great time at this restaurant... It really does represent the essence of Key West. They have a huge indoor and outdoor seating area. They have a full bar with any kind of cocktail that you want. They also serve beer and wine. They had a really large menu with all the seafood options you could imagine. We had the chicken wings, which were good. We also had the coconut shrimp, which was really good. I also really enjoyed the mussels that were steamed in garlic butter sauce. We also had several dozen raw oysters as well as the oysters Rockefeller. There wasn't anything that we had to complain about. It was a good time and I would recommend.

Half Shell became one of our favorite spots in Key West after our last trip. We stumbled across their happy hour pricing and we loved it. It was just a bonus to their already mouthwatering seafood. We came twice in a weekend. I came here for the oysters and they did not disappoint. So fresh. We also really like their popcorn shrimp. We tried some of their sides - cuban bread, corn on the cob, and yellow rice. All GREAT. We also had my son with me and he ordered off the kids meal. He loved the fact that it came in a frisbee! A keepsake. We will definitely be coming back to try other items as well.

Million dollar water view...Specialty angler grub here. Happy hour specials 430pm - 630pm Oysters dozen $22.99. The Mahi Mahi is locally caught and freshly served. This is a must see this 50 year anniversary restaurant.